Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Lear Corporation doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Valladolid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.” — per the ad.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Tooling
Ansys Simulation Software
Tolerance Analysis
Engineering Drawings
Continuous Improvement Process
Fabrication
Thermal Management
3D Modeling
SolidWorks (CAD)
Automation
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
3+ years of experience in mechanical design for machinery or industrial installations.
Proficiency with mechanical design software such as AutoCAD, Solid Edge, or CATIA.
Experience producing technical documentation, drawings, and bills of materials.
Basic working proficiency in English for written and spoken communication.
The role
Reporting directly to Head of the Mechanical Department / Project Manager, our future Mechanical Designer will have as main missions to Carry out the mechanical design projects necessary for the assembly and installation of the machinery required by the client.
What you'll do
- Capture, using a design program, the machine or facilities required by the client in a preliminary project, based on its specifications. Obtain commercial references. 45%
- Coordinate with the Electrical Designers and the Automata Programmers, the part that they must develop within the project. 5%
- Participate in meetings with the client to achieve validation of the previously defined preliminary project. 5%
- Break up the overall design of the machine to obtain the machining plans required by the machine or installation, to proceed with its subcontracting. 10%
- Load the breakdown plans and orders for commercial references into the Management Program, so that the Purchasing Department can proceed to carry out the necessary procedures. 10%
- Solve doubts regarding machining plans that external subcontracted workshops may have.
- Solve the doubts of the Mechanical Assemblers in the Workshop regarding the assembly of a machine or installation. 5%
- Update the plans of a machine with what was provided by the Mechanical and Electrical Assemblers. 5%
- Prepare the documentation that must be delivered to the client along with the machine or installation: plans, list. of commercial references, list of recommended spare parts, preventive maintenance plan, etc. 10%
Hiring process
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; if you fit, an HR representative gets in touch and the recruiting team explains the interview process for that role, which varies by role and location
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Candidates who fit are connected with an HR representative first.
About Lear Corporation
Lear Corporation is a global automotive technology company that designs and manufactures seating and electrical distribution systems for major automakers worldwide. With over 160,000 employees across more than 250 locations in 37 countries, Lear is a Fortune 500 company and a leading supplier in the automotive industry, operating through two main business segments: Seating and E-Systems (electrical distribution and electronics).
In Spain, Lear has a significant industrial and engineering presence, with multiple manufacturing plants and technical centers, particularly in Catalonia and other regions. The company offers roles in engineering, manufacturing, IT, logistics, and HR, and is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. For international professionals, Lear provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment with global career mobility, especially in engineering and management positions within its E-Systems division.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Founded
- 1917
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Southfield, USA
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Valls, Roig de Levallois and 1 more
- Website
- lear.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Lear has multiple manufacturing plants and technical centers in Spain, primarily in Catalonia (e.g., Barcelona area), offering opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, and IT.
- The company operates in a global matrix structure, providing international professionals with potential for cross-border career mobility and exposure to global projects.
- Many roles in Spain are focused on the E-Systems division (electronics and electrical distribution), which is a key growth area for the company.
- Lear emphasizes continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, so experience with these methodologies is valued.
- Working at Lear in Spain may require Spanish language skills for plant-based roles, but engineering and management positions often operate in English.
In their own words
About the company & team
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
Additional information
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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